Q. Find the number of terms in this polynomial. −8x5
Identify terms: Identify the terms in the polynomial −8x5. A term in a polynomial is a product of a constant and a variable raised to a non-negative integer power. In this case, there is only one such product: −8x5.
Count number of terms: Count the number of terms identified in the polynomial. Since there is only one product of a constant and a variable, there is only one term in the polynomial −8x5.